The latest Motilal Oswal study stated that focused investing will fetch higher returns than spreading investments over a larger number of stocks. The study also reported on the key factors in getting higher returns, as well as the mistakes investors must avoid.
Reina Ilagan
The accumulated regulations over the decades have been blamed for the slow economic growth in the U.S. A recent study revealed that the buildup of regulations have caused higher costs and more complicated decision-making for the firms operating in the economy.
Northern Ireland's Department for Communities stated that the government has committed $44 million to address the issue of homelessness. The funding will be used to provide support services for the homeless sector which Minister Paul Givan has communicated with in order to know their views.
President-elect Donald Trump has been filling his cabinet with surprising choices. His picks to hold significant positions in the cabinet are known adversaries of the agencies they will hold. Although his choices did not receive wide favorable response, he believes that his cabinet will remove regulations that stifle growth.
The Okanagan wine industry benefits from the regulatory changes that allow wine makers to indicate in the label the sub-region where the wine was produced.
A comparison in the compensation of government and private sector in Canada revealed a 10.6% wage gap. Public sector workers are found to get paid more and enjoy more benefits. The report also stated that workers in the public sector have better retirement programs and are less likely to experience job loss.
Saudi Arabia's non-oil businesses recorded an increased activity in November. This came after the sector struggled in September to October. Compared to the previous month's PMI record of 53.2, the sector gained momentum as it recorded 55.0 in November.
The public pension fund for policemen and firefighters is suffering a run as mass withdrawals further decrease the plan's funds. The city mayor has already applied for a restraining order so as to prevent the financial crisis from worsening.
The Pittsburgh pension fund investments are projected to fall short in 2016. This is due to the underperforming financial markets.
Observing the overall stock markets, a report identified the five stock market sectors best for investment in 2017. Predicted to continue the upward trend and have lots of potential for profits are the automobile industry, building and construction, industrial machinery, toys sector, and water sector.
Glencore and Qatar takes $11 billion stake in state-run oil producer Rosneft. Russian President Vladimir Putin personally announced the deal which is expected to close mid-December.
A chunk of ice said to be the size of India has disappeared from the polar regions due to the exceptional warmth recorded this year. The report further calls for the growing concern on the worsening case of climate change.
Suzi Loxton gives a vivid picture of her stay in Mauritius and how she embraced the Mauritian lifestyle. Her adventures included a catamaran trip, and visits to colonial house, museum, and botanic gardens.
Starbucks sees the potential of its fast-growing China business to one day overtake the U.S. market. The company plans to open more stores in the next five years, half of which will be in the U.S. and in China as the brand remains attractive for the retailers.
Two giant providers, AT&T and Time Warner proposed an $85 billion deal to merge the companies in order to provide more innovation in the industry. The merger, however, faced tough questions in the Senate as the regulators are skeptic about the possible effects of such large-scale deal to pricing and competition.
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